Basic skills
Basic skills are the key skills you need in study and life, and include Maths, English and ICT
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Benefits and Earning
You can get benefits and other financial support if you’re eligible
Go to College
Continuing with education after GCSEs is a popular choice, with lots of different ways to learn
Discrimination
The law provides protection against discrimination
GCSE choices
GCSEs and other pre-16 qualifications support your future learning and get you ready for Post-16 learning
Get an apprenticeship
With an apprenticeship you can earn money, gain qualifications, and start your career fast
Homeless
Being homeless is dangerous, stressful, bad for your health and stops you getting on with your life - know how to avoid it
Job seeking and work safety
Think safety, whether you are at work, doing work experience, or seeking work
Learning at Home
Most of Oxfordshire’s children and young people go to school or college – but some are educated at home
LGBTQ
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Questioning - find out more about sexuality and gender identity.
Local libraries
Local libraries offer plenty of things to read, borrow, watch and listen to, mostly for free!
Local Training Providers
Local training providers offer alternative options for 16+ learning, including community-based programmes, engagement, and specialist support
Money - Saving, spending and stretching it
Learning to manage your money is a core life skill that everyone needs to learn
Not in education, employment or training?
All young people need to stay in learning until age 18 - if you're out of learning or training, it's time to take action
Oxfordshire County Council Consultations
Oxfordshire County Council consults with people who live in the county
Pass Exams
Learn how to do your best, and what to do if results are not as hoped
Results Day
Results day can feel like an anxious time. But even if your results are not what you hoped you can still find a great place to study
School leaving age
Children must stay in education, training and learning until age 18. This can be at school, college, or (after age 16) in a job with training, like an apprenticeship.
Stress and anxiety
Everyone feels stressed sometimes and it can be useful and motivate your mind. But if you feel too much stress, too often, and can't calm down, then there may be a problem.
Study Skills
It can be hard to get on with study but here’s some tips that can help.